Education Studies Concentration
Examines the foundations of formal education, the nature of learning, and contemporary issues & opportunities in education.
Other Concentrations
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Banner Code: LA-BA-INTS-ESTU
The Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies brings together research, theory and practice across numerous disciplines. Integrative studies majors select a multidisciplinary concentration or work with student services staff to develop their own concentration, uniquely suited to their academic and career goals. Integrative studies majors explore new topics and experiences while gaining the knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce. Required coursework is offered in small classes with ample room for discussion, collaborative learning, and experiential learning, including in-community projects, volunteer opportunities, field work, internships and work with faculty on research that directly engages current social and global challenges.
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Degree Requirements
Total credits: minimum 120
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Students pursuing a BA in Integrative Studies must complete a minimum of 30 credits of (INTS) coursework, with at least 15 credits at the 300 and 400 levels.
Integrative studies students complete INTS 391 Understanding Integrative Studies and INTS 491 Senior Capstone and choose a concentration from the options below. Before registering, students should see an advisor to help plan their degree program to meet Mason requirements. The advisor also can help students choose electives or a minor.
Required Course
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INTS 391 | Understanding Integrative Studies | 1 |
| INTS 491 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 4 | |
Concentration in the Major
A concentration is the equivalent of a major in a traditional degree program. Concentration coursework combines integrative studies (INTS) classes with coursework from other Mason units (departments, schools, and colleges). While fulfilling the concentration requirements, students are also responsible for completing a minimum of 30 credits of INTS coursework. Any INTS courses required for the concentration will apply. Students must present a minimum GPA of 2.00 in courses applied to the concentration.
Concentration in Education Studies (ESTU)
Examines the foundations of formal education, the nature of learning, and contemporary issues & opportunities in education. This concentration prepares students for:
- post-baccalaureate or graduate teacher licensure programs (including accelerated master’s programs)
- graduate studies in fields such as higher education, educational psychology, school psychology, guidance counseling
- careers in educational policy & funding
- nonprofit leadership (museums, child-care centers, environmental centers, recreational centers, Boys & Girls Club)
Students complete the following coursework. Students who intend to pursue graduate-level teaching licensure degrees at Mason should also meet with the advisors in https://education.gmu.edu/teacher-track/connect.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose two courses from the following: | 6-7 | |
| Teacher: A Historical Perspective | ||
| Poverty, Wealth and Inequality in the US (Mason Core) | ||
| Social Justice Education (Mason Core) | ||
| Education in Contemporary Society | ||
| Total Credits | 6-7 | |
Additional Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 24 credits chosen from the following: | 24 | |
| The Museum (Mason Core) | ||
| Introduction to Design Thinking | ||
| Health Promotion and Education | ||
| Leadership Theory and Practice | ||
| Introduction to Childhood Studies (Mason Core) | ||
| Contemporary Youth Studies (Mason Core) | ||
| Parent-Child Relations (Mason Core) | ||
| The Nonprofit Sector (Mason Core) | ||
| Social Justice Consciousness and Action | ||
| College to Career Skills | ||
| Principles of Fund Raising | ||
| Leadership in a Changing Environment | ||
| Leadership and Organizational Problem-Solving | ||
| Self-Care and Well-Being for Helping Professionals | ||
| Mathematics for the Elementary School Teachers I | ||
| Mathematics for the Elementary School Teachers II (Mason Core) | ||
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Natural Science lab not applied toward mason Core Requirements
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| Introduction to Neuroscience (Mason Core) | ||
| Psychomotor Learning | ||
| Lifespan Development (Mason Core) | ||
| Social Psychology (Mason Core) | ||
| Principles of Learning | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Adolescent Development | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Psychological Tests and Measurements | ||
| Psychopathology | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Creativity and Innovation | ||
| Human Factors Psychology | ||
| Social Inequality (Mason Core) | ||
| Youth Culture and Society (Mason Core) | ||
| The Sociology of Higher Education (Mason Core) | ||
| LGBTQ Issues in Education | ||
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Coursework from core course list not used to meet that requirement
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Other coursework with advisor approval
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| Total Credits | 24 | |
Additional Electives
Any remaining credits may be completed with electives to bring the degree total to 120.
